learn to really appreciate the little things, because it is the little things that matter the most. a good meal. a bird singing a lovely tune. a comfortable bed. catching others being good and telling them also gives some joy. the other day the dude cashier at the grocery store was packing my groceries like it mattered. i told him, "look how good you are packing my groceries. thank you." you would have thought i told him he won the lottery. that led to a brief but really good conversation. it set the tone for the rest of the day. now don't think i am a ray of sunshine either walking around with fairy dust, but thinking and being positive is something i have to work on as well.